UK Pensioners Face Hardship After Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Due to changes in eligibility, 11 million UK pensioners lost their winter fuel payment (up to £300), forcing many into debt as energy costs soar; Age UK saw a 60% rise in calls during the cold snap.
UK Pensioners Face Hardship After Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Due to changes in eligibility, 11 million UK pensioners lost their winter fuel payment (up to £300), forcing many into debt as energy costs soar; Age UK saw a 60% rise in calls during the cold snap.
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48% Bias Score
£2.3 Billion Hit to Businesses After Pension Threshold Freeze
Labour's freeze on the auto-enrollment threshold for workplace pensions at £10,000 will cost businesses an additional £2.3 billion in 2025-26 due to rising wages bringing more low-earners into the system, increasing employer contributions to £51.9 billion, despite concerns over potential job losses.
£2.3 Billion Hit to Businesses After Pension Threshold Freeze
Labour's freeze on the auto-enrollment threshold for workplace pensions at £10,000 will cost businesses an additional £2.3 billion in 2025-26 due to rising wages bringing more low-earners into the system, increasing employer contributions to £51.9 billion, despite concerns over potential job losses.
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56% Bias Score
North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls
The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...
North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls
The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...
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56% Bias Score
Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock
Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock
Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.
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48% Bias Score
Victoria Imposes 24-Hour Fuel Price Freeze
Victoria's government announced a policy to freeze petrol prices for 24 hours, requiring daily price reporting and launching a price comparison feature on the Service Victoria app; however, concerns exist that it could inadvertently increase average fuel prices.
Victoria Imposes 24-Hour Fuel Price Freeze
Victoria's government announced a policy to freeze petrol prices for 24 hours, requiring daily price reporting and launching a price comparison feature on the Service Victoria app; however, concerns exist that it could inadvertently increase average fuel prices.
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48% Bias Score
Under-consumption Trend Gains Momentum in Australia
Driven by environmental concerns and a desire for greater self-control, Sydney digital marketer Laura Boyd reduced her clothing purchases from 37 items in 2023 to six in 2024, reflecting a growing trend of under-consumption amongst Australians who are the world leaders in clothing consumption, and s...
Under-consumption Trend Gains Momentum in Australia
Driven by environmental concerns and a desire for greater self-control, Sydney digital marketer Laura Boyd reduced her clothing purchases from 37 items in 2023 to six in 2024, reflecting a growing trend of under-consumption amongst Australians who are the world leaders in clothing consumption, and s...
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Enduring Allure: Tourism, Affordable Living, and Investment Opportunities
Italy, a top global travel destination attracting 40 million annual visitors in 2024, offers diverse experiences from the Dolomites to Rome's Vatican Jubilee, alongside affordable housing and investment schemes, attracting wealthy individuals seeking relocation.
Italy's Enduring Allure: Tourism, Affordable Living, and Investment Opportunities
Italy, a top global travel destination attracting 40 million annual visitors in 2024, offers diverse experiences from the Dolomites to Rome's Vatican Jubilee, alongside affordable housing and investment schemes, attracting wealthy individuals seeking relocation.
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52% Bias Score
Biden's Economic Legacy: Record Job Growth Amidst High Debt and Inflation
President Biden's economic legacy includes record job growth and substantial infrastructure investments, but also a soaring national debt and persistently high inflation, leaving a mixed economic record.
Biden's Economic Legacy: Record Job Growth Amidst High Debt and Inflation
President Biden's economic legacy includes record job growth and substantial infrastructure investments, but also a soaring national debt and persistently high inflation, leaving a mixed economic record.
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36% Bias Score
Nevada Senator to Collaborate with Trump on Economic Relief, but Opposes Tariffs
Nevada Senator [Senator's Name] was reelected in November, alongside Donald Trump's presidential win, with the high cost of living a central campaign issue; the Senator expresses willingness to collaborate with Trump on solutions like ending taxes on tips and expanding the Child Tax Credit, but oppo...
Nevada Senator to Collaborate with Trump on Economic Relief, but Opposes Tariffs
Nevada Senator [Senator's Name] was reelected in November, alongside Donald Trump's presidential win, with the high cost of living a central campaign issue; the Senator expresses willingness to collaborate with Trump on solutions like ending taxes on tips and expanding the Child Tax Credit, but oppo...
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024
Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...
Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024
Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...
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40% Bias Score
UK Housing Crisis Delays Independence for Young Adults
High energy costs, 9% annual rent increases, and record house prices are forcing more young UK adults, particularly men, to live with their parents; this trend is impacting personal and financial independence, delaying life goals, and expanding the generation unable to leave the family home.
UK Housing Crisis Delays Independence for Young Adults
High energy costs, 9% annual rent increases, and record house prices are forcing more young UK adults, particularly men, to live with their parents; this trend is impacting personal and financial independence, delaying life goals, and expanding the generation unable to leave the family home.
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
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48% Bias Score